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Intel Xeon E5-2679 v4 @ 2.50GHz

Explore Intel Xeon E5-2679 v4 @ 2.50GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
6.4/ 10
Technical rating

Good

Intel Xeon E5-2679 v4 @ 2.50GHz is a Server processor with 20 cores and 40 threads. It runs at 2.5 GHz and boosts up to 3.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 24131 and a single-thread rating of 1992. Its stated TDP is 200 W.

CPU Mark24,131
10 samples
Single Thread1,992
Overall rank#818
of 6,054
Reference price$2,702.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Good
6.4Good

Intel Xeon E5-2679 v4 @ 2.50GHz is a Server processor with 20 cores and 40 threads. It runs at 2.5 GHz and boosts up to 3.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 24131 and a single-thread rating of 1992. Its stated TDP is 200 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon E5-2679 v4 @ 2.50GHz is a Server released in 2016. Recorded specifications include 20 cores and 40 threads, up to 3.30 GHz turbo, a 200 W reference TDP, a 24,131 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 24,131 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,992 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA2011-3. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 200 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Xeon E5-2679 v4 @ 2.50GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 20 cores and 40 threads, up to 3.30 GHz turbo, a 200 W reference TDP, a 24,131 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon E5-2679 v4 @ 2.50GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Xeon E5-2679 v4 @ 2.50GHz?

Start with LGA2011-3 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Xeon E5-2679 v4 @ 2.50GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 200 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Xeon Gold 6140 @ 2.30GHzIntel24,187 points
02Intel Xeon E5-2679 v4 @ 2.50GHzThis CPU24,131 points
05Intel Xeon D-2766NT @ 2.00GHzIntel24,013 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02Intel Xeon E5-2679 v4 @ 2.50GHzThis CPU1,992 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

04Intel Xeon E5-2679 v4 @ 2.50GHzThis CPU120.7 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
445,723.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
8,250.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
25,924.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
99.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
70,411.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
108,732.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
1,223.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
57,100.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2016
SocketLGA2011-3
Cores / threads20 / 40
Base clock2.50 GHz
Max turbo3.30 GHz
TDP200 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I20 x 32 KB
L1D20 x 32 KB
L220 x 256 KB
L350 MB